SB 2241 Summary

• Creates the "Clandestine Drug Laboratories Remediation Act" establishing procedures for law enforcement discovery of methamphetamine production labs and contaminated properties.

• Requires law enforcement to deliver written notice of removal to property owners, with delivery by certified mail within two business days to the owner, health department, and fire department.

• Sets contamination standard at methamphetamine levels exceeding 0.1 micrograms per 100 square centimeters of surface materials, requiring remediation or demolition by the property owner.

• Property owners who comply with remediation requirements receive immunity from future health-related civil suits, except when the owner was convicted of drug lab operation or drug trafficking crimes.

• Violators face felony charges for knowingly violating removal orders and misdemeanor charges for disturbing posted notices; convicted non-owners must pay restitution for assessment and remediation costs.

• Effective date: November 1, 2010.